Don’t Get Trapped in the Shame Cycle

People avoid the dentist for many reasons. Cost, residual fear from childhood,…


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Why Your Gums Bleed

It has happened to the best of us: we are flossing & brushing & then—oh…


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How Your Smile Changes Over Time

As we age, we see signs of it everywhere—our skin gets more wrinkly, our bones…


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How Fiber Intake Can Improve Oral Health

When most people think about dental health, they picture brushing, flossing…


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Mind the Gap: How Missing Teeth Impact More Than Just Your Smile

Though they may be small & often taken for granted, our teeth play a large…


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How Hormones Affect Oral Health: A Woman’s Guide

Love ‘em or hate ‘em—hormones are a part of every woman’s life. They infiltrate…


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How Caffeine Affects Your Smile

Whether it is coffee, tea, or a brightly-colored energy drink, caffeine has…


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Don’t Read too Much into Web Advice

It’s tempting to reach out to the ether of the internet to find answers when…


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Tooth Fairy: Origins

As a child, it meant getting a few extra cents, maybe even a dollar if you were…


Eating Habits for Better Dental Health

Tooth decay is typically caused by a combination of hygiene & dietary…